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Of all the soft skills critical to achieving the right cultural fit in a candidate, communication ranks at or near the top of the list. Communication skills have become increasingly important due to a growing emphasis on team-based collaboration within companies. You can best assess communication skills in a team interview setting, where you have… Read more »

Attending a career fair is a great way to meet several employers at once, but remember, the hundreds of other attendees have the same goal. By the end of the day, it’s inevitable that many job seekers will blend together in recruiters’ minds, so make yourself memorable. Use these five tips to position yourself as… Read more »

Starting a new job is equal parts exciting and terrifying. You can’t wait to dive into the work, but first you must get situated and learn the ropes. The first day is always a bit awkward, so give yourself a pass if you get a little tongue-tied or make a few mistakes. In no time… Read more »

When applying for jobs, you have plenty of options. Hiring managers want to know exactly what interests you about their opening. At first glance, “Why do you want the job?” seems like a relatively simple question, but putting your reasons for applying into an impressive response can be more challenging than you realize. Despite its… Read more »

A single workplace injury or illness can have far-reaching, debilitating effects on your business and the people who make it work. Lives can be changed forever … for employees, families, communities and co-workers. Does your safety plan need improvement? The answer should always be “yes” – no matter how well you finished last year in terms… Read more »

You’ve finally landed a new job and you couldn’t be more excited; congratulations are in order! All your hard work paid off and now you’re about to begin the next chapter in your career. Starting a new job is always nerve-wracking, so you’re probably feeling a bit anxious, but relax, this is completely normal. Ease… Read more »

Some temporary jobs have a clear end date in sight, but others have the opportunity to extend as far into the future as you can see. If you’re hoping to be offered a full-time job at the end of your temporary assignment, there’s a very real possibility you can make this happen. If you want… Read more »

You want to find an exciting new career opportunity, so does every other job seeker out there. Hiring managers often receive dozens of resumes for posted positions, and after a while, most start to blend together. If you want to stand out from the crowd, add color to your standard, boring resume. Use these three… Read more »

Research has shown that managers spend up to 50 percent of their time motivating their staff. Your management team would save a lot of time and resources if your hiring strategy resulted in self-motivated employees who were more likely, by nature, to be top performers and have intrinsic drive that rubs off on those around… Read more »

“Safety cultures consist of shared beliefs, practices and attitudes that exist at an establishment. Culture is the atmosphere created by those beliefs and attitudes, which shape our behavior.” This is how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) describes a safety culture – which is something every company needs to uphold and maintain. Industry-leading organizations… Read more »

1/25Selecting the Right References-When a potential employer asks you to submit a list of references, you know things are going quite well. In most cases, you won’t be asked to provide references unless you’re one of the top contenders, so take this as a good sign. Anything but a formality, the references you choose will either reinforce the... Read more »

1/23Are You Looking for the Perfect Candidate?-By definition, potential is the capacity to develop into something great, based on unrealized ability. When you’re assessing job candidates, potential can be found in a person’s problem-solving abilities, passion, determination and overall level of conscientiousness. Potential Trumps Experience Giving a candidate with less experience a chance to prove themselves drives long-term loyalty. And, their... Read more »

1/18Three Questions to Help You Learn a Candidate’s Ethical Standards-The reputation of your company relies heavily on the employees that keep it running. One bad apple can tarnish your brand forever, so you have to make sure each person you hire is willing and able to uphold the ethical standards of your organization. Along with screening for skills and cultural fit, it’s essential to... Read more »

1/16Hiring Light Industrial Employees During a Talent Shortage-Today’s labor market is tougher than ever when it comes to hiring light industrial employees. The good news is: With a little creative thinking, you can succeed and emerge a winner in the highly competitive manufacturing talent war. The Skills Gap According to a recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) report, more than 75... Read more »

1/11Don’t Make These Resume Mistakes!-First impressions are everything, and your resume is the first one you’ll make on the hiring manager who will decide your employment fate. Ultimately, you don’t have control over whether you’re invited for an interview, but you can increase your chances by submitting the best possible resume. 4 Resume Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make... Read more »

1/9Why Should You Start Planning Your Hiring Strategy?-In today’s job market, competition for top talent is fierce. You can’t head forward blindly, without a rock-solid hiring strategy that will support your company’s business plan and objectives. Otherwise, you risk losing the best candidates … and they may never look back. Get Ahead of the Game Develop your plan for the next six,... Read more »

1/4Use Numbers to Stand Out as a Candidate-If your cover letter and resume do not currently contain numbers, it’s time to make a change. A savvy way to enhance your credibility, quantifying your experience can give you a competitive edge, regardless of the type of job you’re trying to secure. Numbers don’t lie, so hiring managers really take them seriously. Everything from... Read more »

1/2What Are Your Biggest Hiring Obstacles?-Your company’s success depends on the talent you recruit and hire. If you’re not using the right strategies, you may be missing out on top candidates. Which obstacles stand in your way, and how can you overcome them? What NOT to Do In your efforts to hire the best, you may not be: Looking in... Read more »

12/29Setting Resolutions as a Job Seeker-It’s hard to believe it, but the new year is just a few weeks away. If finding a new job is on your 2018 agenda, it’s important to create resolutions that support your goal. Competition for the best jobs can be intense, but if you work hard, you can polish yourself into a candidate who... Read more »

12/27Does Your Company Culture Keep Employees Engaged?-Companies with the most engaged employees are those that go the extra mile to build a positive culture and sense of community in the workplace. Regardless of their size or budget, they emphasize recognition and positive reinforcement as a means to achieving cultural excellence. Focus on What’s Right It’s easy, as a manager, to fall... Read more »